I study how stem cells work with the purpose of keeping them functional in old age. Just like your body needs stem cells to heal, professional success requires good communication. At Stanford I developed a research based communication method that helps you articulate value so you get heard and succeed. This method enabled students to get jobs, grants, and better relations. As elected leader of 2,000+ Stanford postdocs I learned hands-on about university operations and achieved policy changes in benefits, teaching and scientific training; all recognized by leading organizations like Science and National Postdoctoral Association.

I have 8+ years expertise in stem cell and yeast biology, molecular genetics, microscopy, primary cell isolation and culture, and protein analysis. I believe that to fully understand the functional and physiological decline observed as organism age we first must understand the molecular mechanisms maintaining cellular integrity under homeostatic conditions. We can then take these mechanisms and monitor their changes in aged and diseased contexts.